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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.44, 4,009.91 and 824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.44, 4,009.91 and 824.94 is: 1,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.44 : 4,009.91 = 824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.44/4,009.91 = 824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.44x = 4,009.91 × 824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.44x = 3,307,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,931.03/2,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.87

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